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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,156 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $6,594 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $36,495 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Options (change) | 2,436 | 2,068 | 335 |
| Options (change) | 1,909 | 1,633 | 265 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 920 |
| Total Price | $31,156 | $32,788 | $37,750 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,674 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,695 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,156 | $32,788 | $37,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -1,920 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,156 | $32,613 | $35,830 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,310 | $4,485 | $6,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $1,920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -162 | -60 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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